Oratory and Political Career in the Late Roman Republic

Oratory and Political Career in the Late Roman Republic explores how Roman politicians used oratory to articulate their personal and political agendas, present themselves to a public obsessed with individual achievement, and promote their careers. It offers alternatives to our understanding of public oratory in Rome and assesses the impact of public speeches on the development of political careers.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 391 pages
\n Publication date: 22 July 2021
\n Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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Oratory and Political Career in the Late Roman Republic is a groundbreaking exploration into the political landscape of the late Roman Republic. It delves into the depth and extent to which Roman politicians incorporated oratorical performances into their political careers, examining how these performances shaped the trajectories of individual orators like Gaius Gracchus, Pompeius Magnus, and Julius Caesar. Through a comprehensive analysis of six case studies, this book presents a intricate and multifaceted portrayal of how Roman politicians harnessed oratory to articulate their personal and political agendas, captivate a public driven by individual achievement, and ultimately advance their individual careers. By focusing specifically on orators other than Cicero, this study offers valuable alternatives to our understanding of public oratory in ancient Rome. Furthermore, its assessment of the influence of public speeches on the development of political careers sheds new light on the ongoing debate surrounding republican political culture.

\n Weight: 574g\n
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 25 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781107687219\n \n